Sleep Disrupted?
Non-member post, published Nov 2, 2025.
But, you’re a good sleeper!
As if out of no-where, you can’t fall asleep, or you fall asleep but keep waking up.
You rack your brain, you’ve always been a good sleeper, so how is this happening.
What’s going on?
The truth is, sleep disruption can happen for countless reasons. The body is a supercomputer - constantly processing, organizing, sorting, repairing, recalibrating. When sleep starts to shift, it’s rarely one single thing. That’s why so many people come to Birch Cove for a Health Coaching Conversation focused on their Sleep - to gain insight and inspiration for what to look at, what to adjust, and how to regain their sleep.
Sleep doesn’t exist in isolation. It’s influenced by nearly every area of life: your evening and daytime routines, levels of stress, exposure to artificial light, food choices, relationships, age and stage of life, work demands, travel schedules, social rhythm, creativity, even your mindset, beliefs, the amount of true rest woven into daily living, and many more aspects.
Each of these elements impacts your delicate and remarkable sleep system.
For some, sleep supplements, or prescribed medications are part of their picture. For others, natural support and lifestyle recalibration make noticeable, lasting changes.
At Birch Cove, founder and integrative health coach Sarah Parkins has explored many approaches to optimize her own sleep during different seasons of life. This year, when extra support is needed, she turns to BrainMD supplements, created by Dr. Daniel Amen, psychiatrist, brain health expert, and founder of Amen Clinics, which specialize in using brain imaging (SPECT scans) to help diagnose and treat mental health and cognitive conditions.
Through experience, Sarah has found these particular combinations most effective for her body’s rhythm:
Put Me To Sleep Chewables – Sarah takes right before bed to help with sleep onset.
Restful Sleep – Sarah takes about an hour before bed, for nights when she tends to wake mid-sleep. She rarely combines Put Me To Sleep and Restful Sleep in the same evening.
Calm My Brain – Sarah sometimes takes in the morning, on days that hold extra mental load or emotional stress.
GABA Calming Support – occasionally, for those particularly intense or demanding days Sarah takes these where her brain is overly overactive.
These are tools she uses selectively - not every day, and never all at once. This isn’t a recommendation, but an example of how self-awareness, experimentation, and collaboration with a licensed practitioner can help tailor a plan that truly supports sleep balance.
Because sleep isn’t just about rest - it’s about restoration, regulation, and the body’s incredible capacity to reset.
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Sarah uses Fullscript for her own supplement orders because of the company’s commitment to high-quality sourcing, proper storage, and temperature-controlled shipping - all delivered straight to the door. Ordering through the app or browser is seamless and secure.
The Birch Cove audience also has access to Fullscript through the Birch Cove. Unlike many practices that extend a standard 10% discount, Birch Cove shares its 30% professional discount - split equally, with 15% passed directly to you and 15% to Birch Cove.
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Disclaimer: The information and services provided by Birch Cove are for educational purposes only and are not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Birch Cove is not a medical provider and does not treat, cure, or prescribe for any medical conditions unless otherwise stated. Always consult your physician or qualified healthcare provider with any medical concerns. Birch Cove assumes no liability for actions taken based on the provided information or services. Product links may be affiliate links, meaning Birch Cove could receive a small commission on purchases.
